Senior Editor, Leadership and AI Innovation

About the role

Edutopia, the influential publisher of stories and videos about what works in education, is seeking a sharp, experienced editor to shape its emerging school leadership and AI Innovation beats.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop compelling story angles related to leadership and AI in K-12 education
• Create and assign features, scripts, and social media stories that provide educators with actionable insights and spark real conversations
• Build relationships with influential voices in leadership, education, and AI
• Cover a wide range of topics including classroom tech, learning science, motivation, student development, and the future of education
• Represent the organization at in-person conferences and online events, including facilitating panels
• Manage more junior staff members and contribute to or lead podcasts

Requirements

• 7+ years of journalism/reporting with feature writing, feature editing, and feature assigning experience
• Proven ability to identify trends and turn them into sharp, compelling story angles
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven digital media environments
• Genuine interest in improving preK-12 education and curiosity about how leadership and AI are shaping it
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with editorial, social, video, and community teams
• Experience using data to inform editorial priorities and content strategy
• Experience managing more junior staff members is a major plus
• Experience contributing to or leading podcasts is a major plus

Work Environment, Schedule, And Physical Requirements

This role is primarily remote and requires a dedicated home office workspace with reliable high-speed internet and standard office equipment. Extended periods of work at a computer and participation in video calls are expected. Occasional travel is required for team gatherings and organizational meetings. The role also requires availability for in-person meetings, workshops, and design reviews as needed, and coordination across time zones. Employees must maintain a primary residence and work location in a single U.S. state for tax and compliance purposes.

Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000, depending on experience, skill level and geographic location and organizational needs. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus of up to 10% of base salary for exceptional performance.

About Edutopia

Edutopia is an initiative of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, dedicated to transforming prekindergarten through 12th grade (pre-K to 12) education so that all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. Founded by innovative and award-winning filmmaker George Lucas in 1991, the Foundation advances this mission through Edutopia, which uses digital media and interactive technology to increase knowledge, sharing, and adoption of what works in education. A nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) private foundation that is operated for educational purposes, we welcome all who are devoted to improving education. The George Lucas Educational Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.